Dark Pattern Detector

Detects dark patterns and warns users about them.

Dark Pattern Detector - Chrome Extension

Dark Pattern Detector is an extension for the Chrome browser that helps users detect and avoid dark patterns online. By analyzing websites, it identifies and warns users about manipulative design tactics used to deceive or manipulate them into making unintended decisions. With Dark Pattern Detector, users can navigate the internet more securely and make informed choices online.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 83
-5
Version: 0.0.0.3 (Last updated: 2020-06-07)
Creation date: 2020-06-07
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 687.10K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

Extension safety

Risk impact

Dark Pattern Detector requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Dark Pattern Detector. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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